Job Description
Cork City, County Cork, IrelandPermanent, Full timeWho We AreWe at the South Infirmary-Victoria Hospital are committed to providing the highest quality service to all our patients in a friendly, safe and caring environment. We endeavour to provide an effective, efficient service in a timely manner with equal access for all our patients. We aim to provide individual patient-centred care to each patient and their families and promote patient participation in their care. We encourage good interpersonal relationships and promote staff and service development.DescriptionPlease see attached Job Description for further details.Purpose of the PostThe Clinical Nurse Specialist (Oncology Liaison) will work as a key member of the Consultant led Inter-disciplinary team providing medical oncology services to patients with cancer in the SIVUH.The Oncology Liaison CNS will have a pivotal role in meeting the psychological, emotional and informational needs of oncology patients and their families/significant others. They will be a key member of the inter-disciplinary clinical team responsible for the care of these patients.The Oncology Liaison Nurse should liaise closely with all Clinicians involved in diagnosis, management and ongoing care of all patients referred to the oncology services. They will liaise with other health care professionals involved in patient care within the hospital, with other health care agencies as appropriate and with community services. While being autonomous, the Oncology Liaison Nurse should be aware of their own scope of practice and the need to refer patients to specialist services. The post holder will have an important educational role with the inter-disciplinary team and will play a role in the development of quality initiatives.The case load for the CNS will be determined in consultation with the relevant Assistant Director of Nursing and Oncology Consultant and will comprise of patients with specialist Oncology Liaison needs and their families/carers as appropriate to the care of the patient.The post holder’s practice is based on the five core concepts of the CNS role as defined by the NCNM 4th edition (2008) in order to fulfil the role.BenefitsPaid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick DaysFlexible SchedulesProfessional Development + GrowthEAP (Employee Assistance Programme)Staff DiscountsGreat LocationWork/Life BalanceRelocation AssistanceLunch & LearnsFree Health TrackersErgonomics assessmentsPension SchemeLearning and development opportunitiesBereavement, Parental and Carers LeaveCycle to Work SchemeAnnual Tax Saver Travel SchemeE-Learning & Development PortalMaternity Leave & PaySouth Infirmary Victoria University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr